Jones Diamond and Truss fork: Taking the 29-inch wheel size,these bikes will suit a rider looking for an extremely capable,assured, sweet-riding, unsuspended bike—there are 3DSpaceFrame versions in titanium and now steel, and thenew traditional Diamond frame in steel. The framesetscan be bought as a complete bike, rolling chassis orframeset, in geared or single-speed, and for dirt orpavement riding. $1100, frame only.

Specialized Rockhopper Comp 29er:

The Rockhopper is a time-tested cross-country hardtail built for cruising fire
roads and slicing through singletrack.

Equipped with Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic
disc brakes and a custom-tuned SR
Suntour suspension fork with lockout,
the Rockhopper Comp combines
performance with value in a package
every rider will appreciate. $1100.